PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muhammad
vs
Hernandez

188 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mehmet Muhammad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhammad misses the target.
Muhammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammad is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Muhammad circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Muhammad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Muhammad circles away easily
and Muhammad counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muhammad.
Muhammad dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Muhammad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muhammad lands a really nice looking cross but Hernandez seems unphased.
Mehmet Muhammad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Muhammad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhammad. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Muhammad misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a hook.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Hernandez feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Muhammad.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Muhammad.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Muhammad had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Muhammad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muhammad.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhammad. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muhammad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the body.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Muhammad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muhammad pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Muhammad to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muhammad, as that shot connected.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muhammad throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhammad.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhammad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhammad. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but Muhammad avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Muhammad dominated that round.
That's time! Muhammad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed right hand from Muhammad misses the target.
Muhammad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mehmet Muhammad is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Muhammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhammad to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Muhammad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Muhammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez defending well as Muhammad loads up on a big left hand.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhammad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muhammad throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhammad throws out the jab.
Hernandez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Muhammad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Muhammad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
Muhammad connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Muhammad misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhammad throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Muhammad is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hernandez.
Muhammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad misses with a looping right.
Muhammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but Muhammad avoids it easily.
Muhammad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhammad throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhammad cracks Hernandez with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhammad misses the target.
Hernandez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muhammad cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhammad lands a jab to the nose.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhammad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhammad misses the shot to the body.
Muhammad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Muhammad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Muhammad connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muhammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muhammad wants it to stay on the feet.
Muhammad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muhammad throws an off balance right hand

and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muhammad is keeping the position for now.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Muhammad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhammad.
Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Muhammad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhammad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Muhammad jabs at Hernandez's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muhammad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muhammad.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad throws an off balance right hand

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Muhammad fights it but they end up in guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Muhammad blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Muhammad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.
Muhammad trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Muhammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muhammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Muhammad keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Muhammad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Nice jab there from Muhammad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhammad looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Muhammad misses the jab.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhammad defends it well.
Muhammad swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Muhammad misses its intended target.
Muhammad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muhammad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Muhammad lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Muhammad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Muhammad.
A jab from Muhammad misses.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhammad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhammad scores with a hook.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhammad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Muhammad clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhammad defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Muhammad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muhammad connects with a jab.
Muhammad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Muhammad takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Muhammad throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammad's corner calls for a 1-2. Muhammad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Muhammad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Muhammad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
A cross from Muhammad lands.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Muhammad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hernandez is rocked!
Muhammad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muhammad scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Muhammad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muhammad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhammad finish him?
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhammad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Muhammad gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hernandez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad!
Mehmet Muhammad is the new middleweight champion!
Mehmet Muhammad thanked the fans post fight for their support.